Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrosae
ID:
1324718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zahn) J.-M.Tison

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest. Numero Special 39: 852 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337172


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Description

Hieracium petrosae (also called Petrosa's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in Europe. It has small, grass-like leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is native to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and is found growing in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium petrosae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium petrosae has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium petrosae is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hieracium petrosae

Hieracium petrosae is found in the mountains of the Pyrenees in France and Spain.

Hieracium petrosae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium petrosae?

Hieracium petrosae is native to the temperate grasslands of Europe.

What is the size of Hieracium petrosae?

Hieracium petrosae is a small plant, typically growing to a height of about 10 cm.

What is the flowering period of Hieracium petrosae?

Hieracium petrosae typically flowers in the summer and fall months.

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Jean-Marc Tison (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-M.Tison' in the authors string.